Tours
3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
Intro
Experience an exhilarating three-day safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda! Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and look out for the big five animals of the park. Take part in a thrilling game drive where you can see lions, elephants, buffalo and more. After an exciting day, unwind at your lodge while taking in the park’s breathtaking views. Do not miss out on this unforgettable adventure!
Route
Start Kampala (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Queen Elizabeth NP
End Kampala (Day 3)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Guided tour
You will be picked up very early in the morning by your tour guide who will take you to Queen Elizabeth National Park and the park staff will guide you on how to undertake this tour.
Can start any day
If permits are available, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this tour.
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities
Game drives, Chimpanzee tracking
Game drives
Pop-Up roof 4×4 vehicle
Getting around
Open-sided 4×4 vehicle & minivan
Pick up and drop off
You will be picked up from your hotel to go for the tour and dropped off to your hotel after the tour.
Day 1
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Our guides will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala for a scenic drive in the morning. We will stop for art and crafts viewing as well as photos at the Equator before continuing through villages surrounded by cultivated land until we reach the lush green tea estates. As we approach the escarpment, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Depending on the timing, you will have lunch either along the way or at Tembo Safari Lodge. After checking into Tembo Safari Lodge which is a budget lodge outside Queen Elizabeth National Park, if time permits, you can take a walk to explore the nearby village and crater lake. In the evening, you can relax and enjoy the stunning views from the lodge.
Day 2
Game Drive and Launch Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Begin your day with an early breakfast before embarking on a game drive at 7:00am within the park. During this game drive, you can expect to see the famous Big Five and elephants, lions, and other mammals such as giant forest hogs, bushbucks, kobs, hyenas and waterbucks.
In the afternoon, around 3:00pm, prepare for a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This cruise provides an opportunity to observe large numbers of elephants, hippos, buffalo and crocodiles. Additionally, you may spot various bird species, including the rare shoebill.
After the boat tour, you will enjoy a brief evening game drive before being transferred back to Tembo Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3
Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Kampala
After enjoying an early breakfast, depart for Kalinzu Forest around 6:00am for chimpanzee tracking, where you can encounter our closest relatives in their natural habitat. You will be amazed to see these primates playing, swinging on tree branches and even competing for food. Later, set off on an exciting road trip back to Kampala, with a lunch stop at the Equator. You are expected to arrive late evening, and we will drop you off at your hotel.
Important to Note
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Rate Per Person
| Start Dates | Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 rooms |
4 people 2 rooms |
5 people 3 rooms |
6 people 3 rooms |
7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | $1,782 | $1,419 | $1,254 | $1,243 | $1,188 | $1,155 | Get Quote |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | $1,782 | $1,419 | $1,254 | $1,243 | $1,188 | $1,155 | Get Quote |
Included
- Park fees
- Chimpanzee tracking permits
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)